When Scott Curtin, general manager of Fairwinds Marina on Warwick Cove went to open the fuel dock about 8:40 a.m. Thursday he spotted what he first thought was a fender floating next to the dock. On closer examination he realized it was a body and promptly called 911.

When he reached the operator, she said she had just received a call. Curtin said within minutes police and rescue were on the scene and pulled a man’s body, wearing a bathing suit, from the water. Police later identified the man as Stephen Grant, 59, of Warwick. At the time, police said an investigation is ongoing but not considered suspicious.

In an email to mariners berthed at Fairwinds on Friday, Curtin said police believe Grant’s death may have been from an accident in the night at a nearby marina. He did not recognize Grant as a Fairwinds’ customer.  He commended police and fire for their respect and dignity in the manner of handling the tragedy.

In a request for any additional information Major Andrew Sullivan said Tuesday that Grant’s next of kin were notified. He said that an autopsy has been performed and there was not indication of foul play. He said it appears Grant fell into the water from a “nearby dock.” A cause of death has not been released by the medical examiner.

In a letter to Fairwinds’ customers, Curtin wrote, “I would like to take a moment to express how grateful we are to have customers who I have known to look out for one another. There is safety in community, and there is healing in human kindness. It is our belief that the community we have built here – all of us, together – can continue to be a place for people to embrace life, to feel joy, even as we receive a powerful reminder that the life we live is precious. Our marina remains open to you, and we trust you all to continue, as you have, to care for your neighbors, to practice safe boating, and to enjoy our time here.”